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The Vinyl Frontier – The Japanese Metal Band Loudness

Meltdown January 25th

If you’re any sort of 80s rock fan, you need some Loudness in your life. The band was formed in 1981, and became the first Japanese metal band to sign a deal with a U.S. major label. This album, their 5th, dropped on January 21, 1985.

This record is so good. A friend once commented on its great tone, and he’s right. The guitars are pitch perfect.

Check this one out if you get a chance. I have a few more albums from these guys, but this one is the best.

-Meltdown-

A big thanks to Dearborn Music for sponsoring The Vinyl Frontier each week.

8 ’80s Metal Albums Everyone Should Own

Metallica released Master of Puppets on March 3, 1986, and years later, it remains one of metal’s most iconic masterpieces.

In honor of its anniversary, we take a look back on that album, as well as other ’80s metal albums we think everyone should own.

The list in the gallery below also doubles as a convenient “metal starter kit” (if you will) for the youths dipping their toe into metal for the first time, because frankly, someone has to think about the children.

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